Player of the week — March 14-19
Kodi Deskins, Jr., Clearwater Central Catholic
Position: Catcher/outfielder
Season stats: .432 batting average, five RBIs
The lowdown: Three weeks ago, Deskins threw one scoreless inning and went a combined 4-for-5 at the plate in two games. Fans were impressed. Deskins had 40 percent of the votes (838) in the Pinellas County baseball player of the week poll to beat out Largo’s Cole Sofge, who had 24 percent (501 votes).
Top 10 team rankings
Rank/team | Record | Last spot |
1. Calvary Christian | 13-1 | No. 1 |
2. East Lake | 12-1 | No. 2 |
3. Dunedin | 10-2 | No. 4 |
4. Keswick Christian | 11-2 | No. 3 |
5. Northside Christian | 10-4 | No. 5 |
6. Osceola | 7-5 | No. 8 |
7. Hollins | 9-5-1 | No. 6 |
8. Palm Harbor University | 7-5-1 | No. 7 |
9. Seminole | 7-9 | No. 9 |
10. Clearwater Central Catholic | 9-6 | Unranked |
Monday’s matchups (April 4)
Strong Rock Christian at Palm Harbor University, 4
Lakeland Victory Christian at Shorecrest, 4:30
Admiral Farragut at Gulf Coast HEAT, 6
Northeast at Dunedin, 6:30
Pinellas Park at Tarpon Springs, 7
Clearwater at Countryside, 7